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requires a variety of sales prices which meet the existing and projected needs of the community. He further noted that it targets 20% of all new housing developments to be affordable for moderate household incomes. He pointed out that the NSSP, by following the General Plan, also has affordable- housing elements and, more importantly, states that a specific plan cannot conflict with the General Plan. Commissioner Lutz stated that this project has never addressed affordable housing and, therefore, he does not believe it is consistent with either the General Plan or the NSSP. ,~ : ~ i I . Commissioner Barker stated that she agrees with Commissioner Lutz that the General Plan has a requirement for affordable housing and that the proposed development does not address that issue. Commissioner Kumaran commented that he, too, does not feel the project is consistent with the General Plan and the NSSP. Chair Cooper stated that it is simply not feasible for this project to have any affordable housing elements, given the size of the lots and the homes. He realizes that it is not possible to include affordable housing in every project. He further noted that the fees that will be paid by the developer will be paid into the fund which will allow the City to buy down mortgages, etc. and provide affordable housing within other projects. Mr. Costanzo was allowed to address the Commission again, and he stated that the second unit options could be designated to "lower income housing" . ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioner Wright and Chair Cooper Commissioners Barker, Kumaran, and Lutz None None The motion was denied. Mr. Iserson advised the Commission that the project could not be approved based upon this vote and the applicant will have to appeal to the City Council. He further stated that staff has concluded that the PUD is consistent with the General Plan and the NSSP. Staff will prepare a report to the City Council when the applicant appeals the decision, and the report will include staff's conclusions and the Commission's recommendations. Chair Cooper feels that it is regrettable that the issue of affordable housing was never raised in this project prior to this evening's meeting and that it would be unreasonable to deny the project at this point. He further stated that staff has already concluded that the project is consistent with Planning Commission Page 15 December 10, 1997